Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Zilyram
Lovely black and white image of the Swans as they meet up on the water.
The exposure is handled perfectly and the composition is nice.
Lovely to view white swans as we only have black ones here in Australia.

 Comment Written 29-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024

Thanks so very much, I would love to photograph black swans!

Comment from Lynnmarie2
Swans... I have a love hate relationship with them. I worked at a private zoo and man these birds can be vicious. Still, you can't get past how beautiful they are. Over all a great presentation. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

many thanks; yes they can be very nasty, and especially territorial. Fortunately i haven?t had an personal run ins with them, but have read reports of them attacking people.

Comment from suffolkbrian
Think it was the right choice to change this to b/w it also is a lovely shot of these two swans and you caught a good moment plus you have got good detail as well...brian

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

many thanks Brian!

reply by suffolkbrian on 01-Mar-2024

your welcome

Comment from Ray Gordon
This is a wonderful capture of two swans about to make a heart. LeeAnn very nice. focused and perfectly framed. The impact of this is not affected by B&W, there is a nice reflection and the water's gray and black accents works so good. It is nice that you were able to capture the pair. Ray

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

Thanks so very much for the great review and for the grand rating also Ray!

reply by Ray Gordon on 29-Feb-2024

LeeAnn you are welcome. Ray

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely visual presented here. These beautiful swans that seemingly danced together. Your composition and the use of black-and-white. Highlight your subjects as well. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

Thanks so very much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This black-and-white shot
of the graceful birds invite viewers to soar into a realm where art and avian beauty converge. Feathers, beaks, and eyes speak volumes in this avian portraits. Well done! Good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

I truly appreciate your lovely and poetic review!

Comment from nikman
A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of those canoodling swans. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

Thanks so much, they don?t come in as close as the ones you have photographed, but most times they are close enough to the shore so i can get some good photos. They definitely did some serious *canoodling* a short while later-lol!

Comment from orchidrn
I think this is a great entry into the contest. The focus and clarity are excellent showing very detail of their plumage. The white balance is well done

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Feb-2024

Many thanks!